Cusi to energy investors: Let us fuel the Mindanao
economy
BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 4 - Department of Energy (DOE)
Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi called on the private sector to support the
government's energy program through investments.
“We urge our partners in the private sector to
actively participate in our country’s energy development, to fuel the dreams
and aspiration of Mindanao,” Cusi said in a message delivered by DOE
Undersecretary Felix William B. Fuentebella during the E-Power Mo Mindanao
campaign in Davao City on October 3.
“We have a gigantic task ahead of us to make the
Philippines globally competitive, which requires the substantial infusion of
investments," said Cusi.
Cusi reiterated that the DOE pursues a fuel and
technology-neutral policy while balancing environmental concerns. "The DOE
will push socio-economic growth through a competitive selection process to
ensure reasonably-priced energy," he said.
The DOE also follows a three-pronged approach
driven by three I's – incentives, investments and innovation.
“Under the three I's approach, the government will
provide the necessary support for players who want to invest in new
technologies that not only increases reliability, but also reduces emissions.
Supporting the approach is Executive Order No. 30, creating the Energy
Investment Coordinating Council (EICC) to streamline regulatory procedures
affecting energy projects of national significance,” Cusi clarified.
Around 600 individuals coming from the academe,
energy associations, companies involved in power, renewable energy, coal,
petroleum, natural gas, alternative vehicles and energy efficiency industries
as well as partners from national government agencies attended the E-Power Mo
Mindanao leg.
Furthermore, DOE also reported on the major
initiatives agreed upon during the 35th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting and
Associated Meetings (AMEM35) hosted by the country concluding that we now have
more partners for energy development. (DOE/PIA-Caraga)
Work Summit 2017 launched in Siargao
By John Glenn A. Platil
SURIGAO CITY, Oct. 4 –The jobs fair, livelihood
clinic, and one-stop processing of pertinent documents such as identification
cards, clearances and permits were highlighted during the official launching of
Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan Work Summit 2017 held at the Municipal Gymnasium of
General Luna, Siargao Island.
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
Undersecretary Dominador Say who ably represented Labor Secretary Silvestre
Bello, affirmed that the first Work Summit in Siargao aims to facilitate jobs
for the ordinary people as they gather employers, aspiring employees and
various agencies.
“This fair is a blueprint for decent job creation
through employment and entrepreneurship for 2017-2022. It is
set to prepare our workforce for the industry’s needs today and tomorrow. It is
a convergence among government, academe, private sector and community
organizations where we resolve to work in partnership to increase income by
generating more jobs and promoting entrepreneurship,” Say said.
For livelihood assistance, the Rizal Fishermen
Organization of Bucas Grande Island received P289,678 for their pilot project,
mini groceries and fishing gear supplies.
Another P345,605 was apportioned to Tanawan
Consumers Cooperative in the municipality of Socorro for their community
grocery and agrivet while Bucas Grande Agri-Fishing Organization gained a total
of P306,350 for the same project.
Salaries amounting to P390,774 was also assigned
for the Government Internship Program (GIP) of the municipalities of Dapa, San
Isidro and Pilar. Municipalities of San Benito and Socorro received the Special
Employment Program for the Students (SPES)
The local government spearheaded by Surigao del
Norte 1st District Representative Francisco Jose ‘Bingo’ Matugas II and Vice
Governor Arturo Carlos Egay, Jr. hosted the summit, along with other partner
agencies. (VLG/PGO-SDN/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
Siargao featured as top 5 tourist destination
By John Glenn A. Platil
SURIGAO CITY, Oct. 4 – Siargao has just been lifted
up by CNN Go from eighth place to top five of the best tourism destinations in
the world, announced General Luna Mayor Jaime Rusillon during the 23rd Siargao
International Surfing Cup.
CNN Go is the online streaming platform of Cable
News Network (CNN). It is a monthly 30-minute show featuring a unique take on
global destinations, getting views from genuine insiders on what gives dynamic
destinations around the world their distinctive buzz.
1st Legislative District of Surigao del Norte
representative Francisco Jose Matugas II said they were developing great plans
for Siargao. “We want Siargao to be on top, as the center of tourism in this
part of the world. That is why we see to it that the Siargao Circumferential
Road is fully completed," he said.
"On top of that, I also endeavor to
operationalize the Siargao International Airport and to set in place the
Materials Recovery Facility because we enforce a zero tolerance policy against
waste materials. We don’t want Siargao to be just another Boracay where there
is a solid waste management problem. We are also planning to build a nautical
highway, a bridge connecting Hayangabon to Socorro and Socorro to Consolacion,
Dapa,” he added.
Speaking on behalf of House Speaker Pantaleon
Alvarez, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana also congratulated everyone for
making the tourism festival colorful, and assured the people that the current
administration is always supporting their endeavours.
Tourism Undersecretary Katherine de Castro and
Philippine Sports Commissioner Ramon Fernandez also delivered their
congratulatory speeches in support of the historic event.
Binibining Pilipinas 2017 Universe Rachel Peters,
Dina Bonnevie and Borgy Manotoc were among the popular celebrities in the
entertainment world who were spotted during the Surfing Cup event.
Also present were Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial,
Tourism Regional Director Ma. Ana Nuguid, Camarines Sur Governor Miguel
Villafuerte, Ilocos Sur Governor Deogracias Victor Savellano and Surigao del
Norte Vice Governor Arturo Carlos Egay, Jr. (VLG/PGO-SDN/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
